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  • How to Sell Social Media

    In a previous post, I talked about using social media as a competitive advantage. Today, I’d like to take a look at why people like me attempt to push  or sell social media on those who are not yet participating. Is it because I feel a bit awkward and want others to join me? Is…

  • HRCI Kills Student Exemption

    There seems to be a segment of the HR population that cares a lot about certification and puts a certain amount of “weight” in the PHR or SPHR designation. While not all of us are raging fans of HR certification, I\’d like to know your thoughts on HRCI changing the requirements for students and recent…

  • Ranty Rant: Life of a Flunkie

    Today I have a ranty post inspired by an email from an anonymous reader. Let’s call him Ranty to preserve his current position (sad as it may be). Update: Krista Francis of Optimistic Workplace has written a helpful set of posts for Ranty. Part 1 is here and Part 2 is here. Be sure to…

  • SHRM Chapter Planning and Marketing

    This post on SHRM chapter planning and marketing is a piece of the SHRM Chapter Leadership Guide. Today I had the opportunity to meet with the NASHRM Webmaster (anyone else think “webmaster” is the coolest title ever?) to go over some ideas for the upcoming year. In just a few short weeks, we’ll be starting…

  • Social Media as a Competitive Advantage

    Fads. We have all fallen for one at some time or another. That is why many businesses and people are wary of tools like social media. What if we put a lot of time and money into this idea and it turns out to be a fad? I have a question for you: what if…

  • 10 Ways Refereeing is Like HR

    In my relatively few free hours, I have a side job as a wrestling referee. I’ve been doing it since I started college, and it has been an interesting experience for me. Among other things, it has prepared me for the life of an HR professional. Don’t believe me? Here are 10 ways refereeing is…

  • HR Interns-Poll

    I’ve been pondering a post on interns by Matt Cholerton from Everyone Hates HR, and I have some questions. I am very curious about the use of HR interns. I’m relatively young in my HR career, and I often think back and wish I had some sort of experience as an HR intern. I’d like…